The best circles – Paul Clements on the Ulster History Circle’s commemorative plaques
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The Lyric Theatre at 50: a cultural bridge in a divided city
It opened its doors on the cusp of the Troubles, but Belfast’s Lyric has survived
Dublin Festival of History: JFK, Harry Potter and Nicholas II up for discussion
UK’s Chris Patten, novelist Robert Harris and war correspondent Martin Bell to attend
Founder of North civil rights movement Fred Heatley dies
As a former professional boxer he also wrote extensively on the sport over many decades
Northern Star review: Northern Star review: A riff on nationalism with profound resonances
Rough Magic’s production of Stewart Parker’s play about the 1798 rebellion enriches the self-consciousness of the dramatic style
Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks: 1987 – Pentecost, by Stewart Parker
The playwright’s ambition was to create a theatre that was serious in its reflections on Northern Ireland’s political crisis, while being exuberantly theatrical
President Higgins opens new visitor centre at Kilmainham Gaol
‘In the commemorations to follow we will be called to summon up forgiveness’
Linen Hall Library celebrates its 225th anniversary
Library played an important role in Belfast and Irish history
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